HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Maintaining your computer, Improving performance, Handling drives

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8 Maintaining your computer

It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer.

Improving performance

Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer. Also, as your computer gets older, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory.

Handling drives

Observe these precautions when handling drives:

●Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

●Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.

●Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

●When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media.

●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

●Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

●Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

●Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

Replacing a hard drive

CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See Handling drives on page 48 for specific precautions when handling drives.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareLeft side Right sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Managing power on ButtonsKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using Beats Audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description List of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Function Hot key DescriptionControl Panel Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Factory-sealed battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Page Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard driveRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive on Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics 2-finger click IndexHdmi USB
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